LOWER MERION TWP., Pa. (WPVI) -- A tree company worker was seriously hurt when he accidentally came into contact with an electric line Thursday.
Chopper 6 HD was over the scene, along Bala Avenue near Balwyn Place around 10 this morning.
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Lower Merion Police say the employee was cutting down a tree when the branch suddenly swayed and came into contact with an overhead SEPTA line.
The electricity traveled down through the tree and into the worker's truck.
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Police say he was shocked when he touched the bumper of the vehicle.
Officials say he was conscious when rushed to the hospital but seriously injured.